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Two metal plaques affixed to a large stone.
Note on veteran name: 21977 Warrant Officer Class 2 John A. Bond, 39., an armoured corps Advisor attached to the 7 South Vietnamese Cavalry, was killed in action at 5.30 am during a enemy mortar and ground attack in Quang Tri Province, 150kms north of Da Nang, South Vietnam, on Anzac day 1969.
Plaque 1:
In memory of John 'Chesty' Bond AATTV [not legible] RNSWLS Killed in Action Quang Tri Province South Vietnam 25th April 1969 and all those of the Regiment who paid the supreme sacrifice' [not legible]
Plaque 2:
In memory of Ray (Cheesie) Thorncraft OAM JP 7 March 1932 to 28 July 1992. Lest we forget.
Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit at embarkation | Campaign | Read more |
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WO2 | John A | Bond | Vietnam War | KIA | 21977 | Army | AATTV | view | |
WO1/Capt | Ray (Cheesie) | Thorncraft | Not Recorded | view |